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Scissor Lift Operator Course
Scissor lift safety, pre-use inspection & practical operation.
Scissor lift operator course covering safe set-up, travel with platform elevated, fall-protection requirements and pre-use inspection.
Duration
Approx. 4–6 hours (half to full day)
Format
On-site, instructor-led — theory, written test and practical evaluation
Certification
Operator certificate and wallet card (3-year validity)
Delivery
Mobile — at your worksite
Who it's for
This course is built for
- Maintenance, electrical and mechanical trades
- Warehouse and inventory crews
- Construction finishing trades (drywall, paint, ceiling)
- Anyone operating a scissor lift on-site
Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Inspect and safely operate a scissor lift
- Recognize tip-over and overhead hazards
- Apply fall protection rules specific to scissor platforms
- Respond correctly to common emergencies
Course outline
What's covered
Theory
- Scissor lift types — electric vs. rough-terrain
- Components, controls and emergency systems
- Stability, ground conditions and wind ratings
- Fall protection requirements in scissor platforms
- Working near pedestrians, traffic and overhead hazards
- Pre-use inspection process
Practical Evaluation
- Pre-operational inspection
- Set-up and platform elevation
- Manoeuvring elevated and stowed
- Emergency descent procedure